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The Diagnostic Imaging MRI modality focus page provides information, videos, podcasts, and the latest news about industry product developments, trial results, screening guidelines, and protocol guidance that touch on the use of MRI across the healthcare continuum, including breast, neurological, cardiovascular, prostate imaging, and more.

Fetal CMR Detects Congenital Heart Defects, Changes Treatment Decisions

March 29, 2021

In more than 80 percent of referred cases, information gathered from fetal CMR can change clinical decision-making, and it can impact parental counseling, as well.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Chest X-ray and Chest CT for TB Detection; Contrast-Enhanced Mammography for Women with Breast Implants; Risk-Based Approach to Optimizing Mammography During Crisis; Plus, Natural Language Processing for COVID-19 Case Volume Prediction

Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier Causes Brain Damage Before MRI Catches Lesions

March 24, 2021

In patients with cerebral small vessel disease, brain tissue damage can occur before lesions even appear on imaging.

Incidental Findings Appear on Brain MRI Scans of More Than 20 Percent of Children

March 23, 2021

While most cases do not point to an urgent need, knowing how frequently these findings appear can help with decision-making.

Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: March 22, 2021, to March 26, 2021

March 22, 2021

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Equivalent to MRI for Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Implants

March 21, 2021

Findings show contrast-enhanced mammography is an acceptable option for women who may not have access to MRI or who cannot undergo the exam.

TBI Patient Outcomes Could Improve with Earlier MRI

March 20, 2021

Study shows conducting MRI scans earlier in patients with mild TBI could identify which patients are likely to have the worse outcomes and when more timely intervention is necessary.

MRI for Better Fetal Abnormality Detection

March 18, 2021

Scans can more precisely define malformations that can be challenging for ultrasound.

Brain MRI and EEG Can Help Diagnose COVID-19 Encephalopathy

March 16, 2021

Pairing these scans with biological and clinical data can help providers with diagnosis and potential treatment.

A First: COVID-19 Brain MRI and Lung CT Imaging Correlation Identified

March 14, 2021

This correlation can help providers pinpoint which patients will develop more neurological abnormalities, helping them plan interventions to improve outcomes.